Chalkidiki: from Aristotle to Mandemohorya (Vavdos-Arnea-Stagira)

Most of all, the modern tourist Halkidiki peninsula is associated with impressive nature, clean beaches, bright sun, beach bars and discos. Few people know that in ancient times, the peninsula played a key role in many historical events, was a major trading center between Europe and Asia, took part in key wars and, in general, holds many secrets.

The program “Halkidiki: from Aristotle to Mandemohorya” will allow you to plunge into different historical epochs that left their mark on the peninsula of Halkidiki, to feel its importance in the fate of Europe and the Balkans, to follow the footsteps of famous personalities who lived or were born on Halkidiki.

Excursion, which will tell you about the events of the time of Aristotle, the Roman and Byzantine periods, the centuries of the Turkocracy. On the other hand, you will get acquainted with traditional local architecture, picturesque villages, local traditions and way of life, and learn what crafts for centuries allowed the inhabitants of Halkidiki to be on the ears.

route
* Vaudos
* Arnea
Aristotle Park
* Stagira

Interesting information:
archaeological research was carried out on only 20% of the territory of the peninsula of Halkidiki;
Dimitrios Tracatellis - Bishop of the Orthodox Church of Constantinople at rest, Elder Archbishop of America, Ipertim and Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (1999-2019) - was born in the village of Vavdos;
Platan in the village of Vavdos since 1976 is a protected natural monument;
Aristotle - ancient Greek philosopher and student of Plato, was born in Stagira; here is his tomb;
Since 1987, Arnea has been protected as a traditional settlement.
Aristotle Park has interactive instruments that explain some of the laws of physics.

Useful information:

total mileage of the excursion (with departure from Thessaloniki) - about 230 km;
For your comfort and safety, wear comfortable shoes; do not forget to bring headgear with you;
The route program can be changed for reasons beyond the control of the company (force majeure); weather conditions and at the discretion of the guide if necessary.

All transfers under the program on comfortable transport Mercedes Vito.
* Russian language guide services
* the cost is indicated for leaving Thessaloniki / when leaving the other region changes are possible;

Separately crying:

* Lunch;
Entrance tickets to museums and archaeological parks.